Warriors With a Purpose bring hope and heart to Charlotte Maxeke cancer patients
Smiles, support, and strength, Warriors With a Purpose light up Charlotte Maxeke’s oncology wards with a heart-warming Cancer Awareness Campaign.
The sterile halls of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital were transformed into a space of warmth, joy and solidarity on April 29 as Warriors With A Purpose, an NGO championing cancer advocacy, led a moving Cancer Awareness Campaign.
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In partnership with Golden Tiger Realtors and Vaagh, Warriors With A Purpose visited both the paediatric and adult oncology wards, delivering more than just treats – they brought hope.
Children in the paediatric oncology ward were gifted brightly coloured party packs that sparked laughter and smiles, momentarily lifting the weight of their battles. In the adult wards, patients undergoing chemotherapy were surprised with a comforting burger and refreshing drink, proving that sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.
But the campaign went beyond snacks and smiles. The morning was filled with meaningful moments — patients and survivors bravely shared their journeys, voiced their concerns, and received personalised support. In a powerful gesture of solidarity and empowerment, bras were distributed in honour of breast cancer awareness, celebrating confidence and femininity.
Renée ‘Ney’ Singh, founder of Warriors With A Purpose, spoke with compassion and urgency. “I believe in strong cancer campaigning throughout the world to reach more communities, our people, young and old. We aim to make an impact in awareness, education, prevention, hope and support,” she said.
South Africa faces an alarming rise in cancer cases, with breast cancer leading the statistics. More young adults and children are being diagnosed, with some patients resisting treatment and antibiotics. “We are losing too many lives. Chemotherapy feels like a panel beating for the body — you either come out stronger or you don’t make it. Survivorship comes with its challenges.”
As the children smiled and survivors found a safe space to be heard, one thing became clear — when communities unite with purpose and compassion, they become a force that not only fights cancer but ignites hope.
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